[Remote] Tax Analyst (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cengage Group is a global education technology company that helps millions of learners improve their lives through education. The Tax Analyst position is responsible for assisting the tax team with preparing the Company's U.S. federal and state income tax returns, as well as conducting tax research and planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare relevant tax return forms and related tax working papers for the U.S. federal consolidated tax return, based on the Company’s U.S. and foreign entities
• Prepare relevant tax return forms and related tax working papers with respect to the state and local income, franchise, and revenue-based tax returns
• Assist in calculating and recording of the Company’s quarterly and annual tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, performing a detailed analysis of current and deferred taxes from both an income statement and balance sheet perspective
• Prepare quarterly federal and state estimated and extension tax returns and payments, and cash flow forecasts
• Research technical tax issues and write related support memorandum
• Assist with tax planning, as needed
• Assist with the identification and implementation of tax department operational improvements to ensure the accuracy and adequate documentation of all tax calculations, reports, and filings
• Assist with responses to inquiries and correspondence from federal and state tax authorities
• Ensure the Company’s tax files are well-organized, properly maintained, and available to address audit examination issues
• Develop a proficient understanding of tax compliance and financial reporting processes as well as the Company’s business and ethos
• Develop a proficient understanding of the Company’s tax technologies and reporting tools

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 0 to 5 years of US federal, state, and/or international income tax compliance and/or provision experience
• Must be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with a commitment to quality and accuracy
• Self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate in an effective and respectful manner with peers and management
• Ability to multitask, work well under pressure and successfully in a team environment
• Takes initiative to learn and build new skills and knowledge while completing deliverables in a timely and accurate manner
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with tax research and tax research software (RIA Checkpoint, CCH, BNA)
• Master's in Tax or Accounting candidate, not required but preferred
• Experience with OneSource tax compliance and tax provision software, preferred

Company Overview

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